Bosnie orientale, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Višegrad and the Drina Valley
The notebook of Višegrad and the Drina Valley
Breathe in the rhythm of altitudes.
Drina town around the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, between Ottoman heritage, Andrićgrad, meanderings and border reliefs.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 3 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
River · Heritage · City · Mountain
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Višegrad and the Drina Valley
Drina town around the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, between Ottoman heritage, Andrićgrad, meanderings and border reliefs.
The discovery of Višegrad and Drina Valley revolves around Mehmed Paša Sokolović, Andrićgrad and Drina Bridge. The stay thus alternates between riverscapes, heritage, urban life and mountain reliefs, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 1 to 3 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be expected: isolated destination and short stay except regional route. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
- Andrićgrad
- Drina
Before you choose
- Isolated destination
- Recommended car
- Short stay except regional route
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Town or village
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge crosses the Drina at Višegrad with a long suite of stone arches laid on the green water. Its sober balance, made famous by Ivo Andrić, is best understood from the bank, when the river reflects the nearby piles and hills.
Town or village
Andrićgrad
Andrićgrad is a neighborhood built in homage to Ivo Andrić, mixing stone facades, squares, cinema, church and assumed historical references. The place sometimes divides, but it offers a contrast speaking with the nearby Ottoman bridge and adds to Višegrad a very unique cultural staging.
Town or village
Drina
The Drina structure the entire landscape of Višegrad, with its green meanderings, tight hills and reflections under the Ottoman bridge. A boat ride or a simple moment on the banks allows you to feel the river square, natural border as well as the driving thread of the journey.
Practical tips
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